roberto@cwi.nl (Rob ten Kroode) (11/15/88)
I know that this subject has been discussed before, but now that the 68000 version of minix is finally available, I think that we should split comp.os.minix. My proposition: comp.os.minix.[intel/pc] comp.os.minix.68k There are about as much postings about the pc version, as there are about the 68000 version. 50% of the postings are not related to your hardware, so I think that it is reasonable to split this group. General problems, questions, etc. could be cross-posted to the two new groups. I think that a seperate sources group is not (yet) desirable, there simply are not enough source postings. Perhaps it is not such a bad idea to start a vote to see what we readers would like. Opinions/flames/remarks are welcome ! Rob. -- | The two rules of Rob: Rob ten Kroode (roberto@cwi.nl) | rule #1 : I am _always_ right. | rule #2 : If I am not right, apply rule #1. "I'm your icecream man; stop me when I'm passin' by..." Van Halen
gdtltr@vax1.acs.udel.EDU (Gary D Duzan) (11/15/88)
I think 3 groups would be best: comp.os.minix.pc, comp.os.minix.68k (or .st if no other 68k machines are going to be included), and comp.sources.minix. Sources probably won't get a whole lot of traffic, so as long as the subject line is specific one should suffice. Gary Duzan Time Lord Third Regeneration Atari Enthusiast Extreme
rob@dhw68k.cts.com (Robert Kenyon) (11/16/88)
Consider this a vote. It's a little difficult to separate things without
a program. I like STs but I had to settle for a PC. I would appreciate
it if it were not rubbed in my face.
Rob
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Robert Kenyon - {trwrb,hplabs}!felix!dhw68k!rob - InterNet: rob@dhw68k.cts.comchasm@killer.DALLAS.TX.US (Charles Marslett) (11/17/88)
In article <15339@dhw68k.cts.com>, rob@dhw68k.cts.com (Robert Kenyon) writes: > Consider this a vote. It's a little difficult to separate things without > a program. I like STs but I had to settle for a PC. I would appreciate > it if it were not rubbed in my face. > > Rob And in addition to the fact that I have one foot in both worlds (so I save time reading stuff only once), splitting the newsgroups will inevitably lead to splitting the operating system: today Minix ST is very much like Minix PC and I think that is a very GOOD THING. Some drifting will occur, but a common newsgroup is valuable glue between the two communities. Charles Marslett STB Systems, Inc <== apply all standard disclaimers Wordmark Systems <== my Atari half chasm@killer.dallas.tx.us